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2N3790ATransistor

Adelco Elektronik Gmbh · NSN 5961-00-917-1636 · FSC 5961 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5961-00-917-1636 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5961-00-917-1636. Primary manufacturer part number: 2N3790A.
Features
  • Transistor — FSC 5961
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
  • Power Rating Per Characteristic: 150.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
  • Semiconductor Material: SILICON
  • Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Internal Junction Configuration: PNP
  • Specification/standard Data: 80131-RELEASE5031 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-00-917-1636, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Adelco Elektronik Gmbh. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 19 commercial cross-references from 17 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5961-00-917-1636
Primary Part Number2N3790A
Item NameTransistor
FSC / FSG5961 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAdelco Elektronik Gmbh
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedHERMETICALLY SEALED CASE
Power Rating Per Characteristic150.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION
Semiconductor MaterialSILICON
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Internal Junction ConfigurationPNP
Specification/standard Data80131-RELEASE5031 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION
Mounting Facility Quantity2
Electrode Internally-Electrically Connected to CaseCOLLECTOR
Terminal Type and Quantity2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD AND 1 CASE
Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point200.0 CELSIUS CASE DEGC
Internal ConfigurationJUNCTION CONTACT
Current Rating Per Characteristic4.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM BASE CURRENT, DC AND 10.00 AMPERES MAXIMUM COLLECTOR CURRENT, DC
Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-BASE, EMITTER OPEN AND 80.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, COLLECTOR-TO-EMITTER, BASE OPEN AND 7.0 MAXIMUM BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE, EMITTER-TO-BASE, COLLECTOR OPEN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5961-00-188-4276SMC620051 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5961-00-192-6720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-472-3390SM-D-589209 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5961-00-627-0275 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-852-3151 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-904-2021 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-908-0307 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
5961-00-926-0220 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2N3790A Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
1129653 Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Command (USA)
5800583-942101-103 Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh (DEU)
2N3790 Fairchild Semiconductor Corp Components Group Sub of Schlumberger Ltd (USA)
2N3790 Lacon Electronic Gmbh (DEU)
AL0836418 Rohde & Schwarz Gmbh & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dba R & S (DEU)
107X00006 Computer Consoles Inc (USA)
954-9136 Ministry of Defence, De&s Underwater and Electronic Warfare Pt (uew Ipt) (GBR)
2N3790 Texas Instruments Incorporated (USA)
5L5512-101-24 Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU)
2N3790 Solitron Devices, Inc. (USA)
2N3790 Adelco Elektronik Gmbh (DEU)
RELEASE5031 Electronic Industries Association
2N3790 Electronic Industries Association
2N3790 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (USA)
2N3790 Gilbert Engineering Co Inc/incon Sub of Transitron Electronic Corp (USA)
2N3790 Solid State Devices, Inc (USA)
2N3790 Teledyne E2v Semiconductors SAS (FRA)
048695-0001 Thales Usa, Inc. Div Air Mobility Solutions ("ams") (USA)
Related Parts
5961-00-188-4276INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
SMC620051
5961-00-192-6720INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-472-3390INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
SM-D-589209
5961-00-627-0275INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-852-3151INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-904-2021INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-908-0307INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
5961-00-926-0220INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5961-00-917-1636?

NSN 5961-00-917-1636 is a Transistor, manufactured by Adelco Elektronik Gmbh, classified under FSC 5961 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5961-00-917-1636?

NSN 5961-00-917-1636 has 19 cross-referenced part numbers: 2N3790A (Adelco Elektronik Gmbh), 1129653 (Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Command), 5800583-942101-103 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh), 2N3790 (Fairchild Semiconductor Corp Components Group Sub of Schlumberger Ltd), 2N3790 (Lacon Electronic Gmbh) and 14 more.

What NSN replaces 5961-00-917-1636?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5961-00-917-1636: 5961-00-188-4276, 5961-00-192-6720, 5961-00-472-3390 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 2N3790A?

Key specifications for 2N3790A: Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Features Provided: HERMETICALLY SEALED CASE; Overall Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Power Rating Per Characteristic: 150.0 WATTS MAXIMUM COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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